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Papa got a reaction from harvey1847 in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
I ordered my acrylic on-line for a reasonable price. There are a number of vendors who will cut and ship custom sizes. I think i used 1/8th inch.
Ron
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Papa got a reaction from Cathead in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
I have done two types of acrylic cases. One was all acrylic and I butt-joined the edges and used the recommended solvent cement. I was living in an apartment at the time and had minimal tools. It worked quite well but it was on the small side. For my Essex I built a wooden framework and used the acrylic as one would use glass--fitting onto slots. There is a photo of my case somewhere on this site. I think if you have a table saw and reasonable woodworking skills you should be able to make a case.
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Papa got a reaction from alde in Hobbyzone building slip for wooden ship models
A bit of detective work on line and a visit to Lowes confirms that the bolts are metric M5-0.8. The "0.8" is "pitch" and it converts to a tad under 32 threads per inch (31.75 in fact ) That's why it looked like a #10 32. The M5 part i think refers to 5mm diameter..
The jig is turning out to be very handy. I am trying to shape the bulkheads for planking,
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Papa got a reaction from Mike Y in Hobbyzone building slip for wooden ship models
A bit of detective work on line and a visit to Lowes confirms that the bolts are metric M5-0.8. The "0.8" is "pitch" and it converts to a tad under 32 threads per inch (31.75 in fact ) That's why it looked like a #10 32. The M5 part i think refers to 5mm diameter..
The jig is turning out to be very handy. I am trying to shape the bulkheads for planking,
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Papa got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
I ordered my acrylic on-line for a reasonable price. There are a number of vendors who will cut and ship custom sizes. I think i used 1/8th inch.
Ron
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Papa got a reaction from shane762 in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
I have done two types of acrylic cases. One was all acrylic and I butt-joined the edges and used the recommended solvent cement. I was living in an apartment at the time and had minimal tools. It worked quite well but it was on the small side. For my Essex I built a wooden framework and used the acrylic as one would use glass--fitting onto slots. There is a photo of my case somewhere on this site. I think if you have a table saw and reasonable woodworking skills you should be able to make a case.
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Papa got a reaction from John Allen in Hobbyzone building slip for wooden ship models
A bit of detective work on line and a visit to Lowes confirms that the bolts are metric M5-0.8. The "0.8" is "pitch" and it converts to a tad under 32 threads per inch (31.75 in fact ) That's why it looked like a #10 32. The M5 part i think refers to 5mm diameter..
The jig is turning out to be very handy. I am trying to shape the bulkheads for planking,
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Papa got a reaction from Nirvana in Hobbyzone building slip for wooden ship models
A bit of detective work on line and a visit to Lowes confirms that the bolts are metric M5-0.8. The "0.8" is "pitch" and it converts to a tad under 32 threads per inch (31.75 in fact ) That's why it looked like a #10 32. The M5 part i think refers to 5mm diameter..
The jig is turning out to be very handy. I am trying to shape the bulkheads for planking,
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Papa got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Hobbyzone building slip for wooden ship models
A bit of detective work on line and a visit to Lowes confirms that the bolts are metric M5-0.8. The "0.8" is "pitch" and it converts to a tad under 32 threads per inch (31.75 in fact ) That's why it looked like a #10 32. The M5 part i think refers to 5mm diameter..
The jig is turning out to be very handy. I am trying to shape the bulkheads for planking,
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
I ordered my acrylic on-line for a reasonable price. There are a number of vendors who will cut and ship custom sizes. I think i used 1/8th inch.
Ron
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Papa got a reaction from harvey1847 in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
I have done two types of acrylic cases. One was all acrylic and I butt-joined the edges and used the recommended solvent cement. I was living in an apartment at the time and had minimal tools. It worked quite well but it was on the small side. For my Essex I built a wooden framework and used the acrylic as one would use glass--fitting onto slots. There is a photo of my case somewhere on this site. I think if you have a table saw and reasonable woodworking skills you should be able to make a case.
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Papa got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
Love your cute little helper dog.
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Papa got a reaction from alde in Hobbyzone building slip for wooden ship models
I finished the ship building jig and set up the Victory that I started several years ago, I need to get back to it to relieve the boredom of tying the ratlines on my Granado.
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Papa got a reaction from popeye the sailor in LANA by mitbok - SMALL - Fictional sandbagger based on ANNIE plans
Outstanding detail! Beautiful model.
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Papa reacted to mtdoramike in 1954 Chris-Craft Commander Express by mtdoramike - Dumas - RADIO - 36"
Here is the progress I have made on the commander since finishing the Montanes.
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Papa got a reaction from hexnut in SMS Helgoland by Papa - Modelik - 1:200 - CARD
While assembling deck house-part 24 I seem to have come across a printing error. There are two different parts 24d, and no part 24c. I believe that the longer part 24d is actually 24c and that is where I put it. I also printed out a second copy of 24, cut off the railings and glued them on the inside edge. Thought it would look better than painting. i think what I am talking about is clear from the pictures.
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Papa reacted to Dan Vadas in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Thanks again Popeye .
There are two 20mm Guns on the aft funnel platform, so I thought I'd have a go at making them. These are the smallest guns on the ship, so if they came out OK the rest of them should (theoretically ) be easier. They are also the smallest guns I've ever made - the barrels are 9mm long, to give you some idea of the size. Here's the PE card of them all, there are 12 guns in total, and each has 34 parts :
I started by rolling the support base into a cone and CA gluing it to the base :
Next is a rack to hold four spare magazines. Each magazine is made from 3 pieces, and there is a triangular divider between each of them :
I didn't take any more pics of further sub-assemblies until I'd finished them. Some of the pieces were a bit tricky to get right, but they didn't turn out too bad. The Breech comes in 5 pieces to make up the thickness, the 3 middle ones have a scallop in them to accept the barrel. The barrel itself came with the set of CNC lathe-turned barrels. It's amazing how small and accurate they can make things like that these days :
Here's a pic to give a sense of scale. The Australian 5c coin is 19mm in diameter :
There is a spent cartridge collector basket which is supposed to be fitted to the side opposite the magazine. I found out I'd actually fitted the stock and barrel back-to-front, so I can't fit the basket to these two guns. Something to watch out for on the rest of them :
Here's one of the guns after painting - quite acceptable, and further ones should turn out even better as I've worked out a few tricks on how to work with the PE :
Danny
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Papa reacted to Dan Vadas in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Surrounding the funnel are two Platforms. Straight-foward enough to make :
There are a number of gussets beneath the platforms :
A railing is fitted to the edge of the platform. The PE railing I have doesn't have a "kickboard" which saved me having to cut it off. I drilled 0.3mm holes for each stanchion using a tungsten drill by simply turning the drill bit by hand, which gives me more accuracy than trying to use one of my powered drills. I was a bit "sus" about these drills until I actually started using them - they are excellent . So far I've only managed to break ONE, and that was only due to not supporting the piece properly :
Beneath the aft platform is another, which also has two Cranes for moving the ship's boats at the aft end of the funnel. I drilled out the holes in the gussets, the smallest is 0.4mm :
Finally, the two cranes. The "U" shaped section is PE, I really don't know why the two trusses weren't also supplied with the PE set - they were fairly difficult to cut from double-thickness paper :
Danny
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Papa reacted to jct in Harriet Lane by jct - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:144
Hi All,
THX for the likes and comments...just a quick update, hull and trim are painted, copper still needs weathered, going to try some stuff called
Liver of Sulfur, supposed to turn copper a dark brown, which is what I'm looking for...had to mail order the stuff should be here this week. Sponson skirts need some touch up, waterwheel houses are just placed on deck for the pic nothing secured as yet
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in SMS Helgoland by Papa - Modelik - 1:200 - CARD
While assembling deck house-part 24 I seem to have come across a printing error. There are two different parts 24d, and no part 24c. I believe that the longer part 24d is actually 24c and that is where I put it. I also printed out a second copy of 24, cut off the railings and glued them on the inside edge. Thought it would look better than painting. i think what I am talking about is clear from the pictures.
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in SMS Helgoland by Papa - Modelik - 1:200 - CARD
While assembling deck house-part 24 I seem to have come across a printing error. There are two different parts 24d, and no part 24c. I believe that the longer part 24d is actually 24c and that is where I put it. I also printed out a second copy of 24, cut off the railings and glued them on the inside edge. Thought it would look better than painting. i think what I am talking about is clear from the pictures.
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Papa got a reaction from Tim Curtis in LANA by mitbok - SMALL - Fictional sandbagger based on ANNIE plans
Outstanding detail! Beautiful model.
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Papa got a reaction from Omega1234 in LANA by mitbok - SMALL - Fictional sandbagger based on ANNIE plans
Outstanding detail! Beautiful model.